University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing

The University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing’s mission is to advance whole health, wellbeing, and human flourishing by providing interprofessional education, conducting research, advancing integrative models of care, and delivering innovative community engagement programs. Founded in 1995, the Center is an interdisciplinary health sciences unit within the School of Nursing, the Medical School, College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Public Health, and the School of Dentistry. Our mission drives everything we do. Our faculty – nearly 80 in number – are leaders from diverse academic backgrounds, and are passionate experts in their fields, providing their expertise to our programs. We offer a variety of programs for students as well as community members. Prospective students can pursue a Master of Arts Degree in Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Integrative Health and Healing, Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices, Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices: Health Coach Track, Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices: Health Coach Track, or a Graduate Minor. More than 2,000 students take our courses each academic year, and thousands participate annually in our community programs and workshops.